Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) wants to buy the Stade de France for about 600 million euros.To move to a larger and more modern place than the Parc des Princes, the newspaper L’Équipe points out this Friday.
PSG play at the Parc des Princes, but now a team from the French capital wants to move to the Stade France, the main stadium in France, where the French team also plays.
The club, owned by the Qatar National Wealth Fund, intends to participate in a tender for the operation of the stadium. raised for the 1998 World Cup, after the current operating contract ends in July 2025.
According to the newspaper, PSG’s Qatari owners support the idea of a larger capacity stadium, up to 80,000 seats.compared to 47,000 in the Parque de los Principes, where fans fill almost every game.
The French state, which owns the Stade de France, is not opposed to its sale, and PSG cannot get the consent of the Paris city council.owner of the Parque de los Principes, sells his current headquarters to them.
L’Équipe notes that staying at the Parc des Princes, its historic site, remains a priority, but not at the cost of forgoing significant ticket revenue, which reduces its competitiveness compared to other clubs on the continent.
PSG’s interest in the Stade de France came days after he also FIFA will show willingness to take over what will become an Olympic stadium in 2024. at the Paris games.
Paris fans oppose a move to the Stade de France. and they prefer to stay in their current historic headquarters built for the 1984 Eurocup.
The Stade de France, a common venue for French football and rugby teams, was the venue for the 1998 World Cup final.2016 European Championship, 2007 Rugby World Cup, 2003 Athletics Championship or 2000, 2006 and 2022 Champions League.
The latter has led to major incidents in the area, with Real Madrid and Liverpool fans reporting attacks that have tarnished the place’s reputation.
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Source: La Opinion
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